The Indian Registry Administrator ensures forms are properly completed and all documents are received for recording events and changes to the Indian Registry System, births, marriages, Divorces, transfers, name changes, adoptions and amendments to individual’s registry record, maintaining individual folders for each individual & issuing status cards. The Administrator also also assists in the maintenance of the Band Membership Lists. Provide liaison services to Estates Dept. Travel to communities to update status cards and assist with events pertaining to the program. Also travel to major Urban communities.

Entitlement is based under Section 6 of the Indian Act and is protected by the Federal Privacy Act. Registration of events are not automatic, proper forms need to be completed and signed and original certificates need to be provided. For birth registrations, original birth certificates with the parental information have to be submitted. Once birth events are recorded the birth certificate is sent back with a letter confirming that the registration is complete along with the new registry number of the child. Being one of the 5 IRA’s in BC that have direct access to the Indian Registry System, The Administrator does not have to submit documentation to the Regional Office in Vancouver for processing.

Certificate of Indian Status

CERTIFICATE OF INDIAN STATUS CARDS – AANDC ID REQUIREMENTS

This is to advise that Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Canada has implemented new ID requirements for status card applications. This policy must be followed even if the issuing officer personally knows the applicant. If an issuing officer fail to follow these new requirements, they may lose the authority to issue status cards. Please bring with you the following identification to the office for the laminate type status Indian Registry card:

FORMS CHANGES - REGISTRATION

The forms that are being used are listed below now for registration. Although there are only 2 addresses on the forms, regular birth registrations are to be forwarded to Membership. Along with the original birth certificate, photocopies of parents ID need to submitted with the application and a list of acceptable guarantors are also attached.

Application forms for first-time registration (births) are being replaced. Use these forms for all first-time registration applications.